Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 151 - 149

Ruan Mian nodded with satisfaction. Since everyone was in place, she took out some silver and distributed it among them.

"We may not be able to come daily in the future, so all the affairs of the shop will rely on you. This is a small token of my appreciation. It’s fate that brought us together."

"Additionally, the method of calculating wages in the future won’t just be based on monthly pay. I’m thinking that besides the usual wages, I’ll also reward you based on the sale price of medicinal herbs each month, as a compensation for your hard work. After all, only with everyone’s joint efforts will our shop thrive."

Furthermore, the intention of opening the medicine shop was not just to make money.

It was also to promote the cultivation of valuable medicinal herbs suitable for places like Wuheng Pass City, allowing large-scale planting and getting more people involved in this industry.

Going further into the Capital City and covering other areas like Liao Lie, the people here naturally can become wealthier.

Of course, this is only one part of the plan.

The young attendants had never seen a shop where wages were handed out before opening; they were so grateful they didn’t know what to say.

The only way to express their gratitude was their resolve to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the shop!

With their words, Ruan Mian need not worry anymore.

Now we just wait for the herbs to arrive and choose a day to open.

Her aunt had found an isolated place to sort and categorize some medicinal herbs, placing them in baskets on the donkeys and two handcarts.

"Spend little to achieve much! Employers as generous as us are rare. They will certainly be committed to our shop!"

"By the way, Mianmian, I thought about our opening day activities all night yesterday; we need to plan them carefully."

"The immediate concern is to let people know about the shop! So whenever they have any ailments, they’ll think of us first. I’ve written down some ideas; take a look."

Ruan Mian took a look and found that their thoughts aligned quite well.

Among them, there was one identical suggestion.

That on the opening day, besides hiring people for publicity, they would also cook free medicinal meals and hold free clinics regularly.

Although it’s not profitable, it helps build reputation immediately.

A free lunch, which no one can resist trying, especially those tormented by illnesses.

Once everything was prepared, they chose an auspicious day and hung up the plaque.

Renji Hall.

With the heart of a healer, suspending a pot to save lives, an ordinary shop name, but the herbs are anything but ordinary.

For among them are many rare and precious herbs, enough to shock even Mr. Ruan upon seeing them.

"Mianmian, where did you transport these herbs from? They’re so complete?!"

Initially, Ruan Mian just said her aunt had connections, and Mr. Ruan didn’t think much of it.

Looking now, besides the ginseng that’s been seen frequently in recent days, there are also elusive snow lotus, dendrobium, caterpillar fungus, safflower, and more.

These herbs originate from the distant Western Border; back when he ran a medicine shop in the Capital City, getting these herbs was already challenging.

But at this garrison, which is tens of thousands of miles away from the Western Border, how come there are so many precious items!

Mr. Ruan was deeply curious.

His aunt decided to cover: "Brother, haven’t I always said I have connections? Besides, the garrison is a major city in Liao Lie. Do you think we’re still in Wuheng with nothing?"

"You just focus on seeing patients; leave the herbal matters to me."

Ruan Mian nodded in agreement: "Aunt has been here for years, known many people, Father, you can rest assured."

Seeing their confident gazes, Mr. Ruan didn’t think much of it.

Today’s opening was not just attended by Mr. Ruan; Shaoxi, Cui Zhu, Ruan Qing, and others also came to help.

It was also their first time in the garrison, thinking they would explore around when the shop was less busy.

Ruan Qing was simply delighted!

Only Ruan Qingsong, caring for his sister-in-law, didn’t come today.

With such a big group, they set off before dawn, began handling herbs, and followed Ruan Mian’s recipes to cook medicinal meals.

The water used to cook the medicinal meals was secretly fetched by Ruan Mian from her space, the spiritual spring water.

Her aunt saw that she had even brought water, quickly realizing its uniqueness: "This wouldn’t happen to be the special water from your space, right?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Aunt guessed right, this water has healing effects, whether for external or internal injuries, it works wonders."

"Wow! With this, why even open a medicine shop? Just sell the Immortal Water!"

Ruan Mian burst into laughter: "Simply selling the Immortal Water, I’d become the Goddess with treasures everybody covets. I’m terrified; what if a group of thugs targets me, and I get killed?"

Her aunt agreed with reason, showing a toothy smile.

"That’s true; human nature can’t withstand tests, especially in such circumstances. We earn our rightfully deserved money, and no one can do anything to us."

Unable to resist, she took a sip but found it no different from regular water.

Little did they know, in another medicine shop within the garrison sat two dignified-looking individuals.

The man with a goatee, after hearing the young attendant’s report, slammed the table!

"What did you say?! They actually have so many precious herbs? From where?!"

"Second Brother, this seems unusual. We have eyes on the garrison’s transport checkpoints. Any herbs coming in can’t escape our brothers’ eyes. How did they sneak in so many precious herbs? There’s nothing on the register indicating these were checked."

The brothers looked restless; the young attendant trembled as he added.

"Master, that Renji Hall is handing out free medicinal meals, with each person able to receive one serving, free of charge. There’s also a free clinic without cost."

"Their shop’s already attracted long lines! And it’s going to happen for three consecutive days."

"There’s such a thing? This is truly a grain of mouse droppings! Our shop doesn’t offer free consultations or distribute medicine! How are we supposed to sell herbs in the future?!"

"No wonder no one came into our shop today; they’ve all been snatched away by Renji Hall."

In the whole garrison, two medical halls and one large medicine shop all managed by the brothers behind the scenes.

They monopolized the area; anyone attempting to compete with them definitely couldn’t succeed.

The owner with the goatee beckoned the young attendant over, whispered some words into his ear.

The attendant’s eyes gleamed, immediately beaming.

"Owner, I’ll find people right away."

After a while, the number of people receiving medicinal meals increased, and judging by their clothing, most looked similar.

Her aunt noticed something amiss, approached Ruan Mian with curiosity.

"Did you notice anything odd? These people are refugees, aren’t they? How did they all rush in at once?"

Without the consent of the city gate authorities, refugees couldn’t possibly flood in so abruptly.